Re: Garmin mini vs explorer
Good thing I bought a Mini a few months back!
But seriously, I will use this as an opportunity to make sure things are all updated before heading out! Correct me if I’m wrong, but are there not set messages on the Mini that you can send without your phone connected?
Re: Garmin mini vs explorer
Yeah I always start playing around with my inReach a few days before I head out.
Re: Garmin mini vs explorer
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Redthies
Good thing I bought a Mini a few months back!
But seriously, I will use this as an opportunity to make sure things are all updated before heading out! Correct me if I’m wrong, but are there not set messages on the Mini that you can send without your phone connected?
I’m not sure about the preset messages as I don’t own one, but I thought it had the sos button on it. I spoke with him briefly on the side of the road when I was headed in and he was headed out. I invited him to stick around for dinner and a bs, but he had to find some service to let his loved ones know he was ok.
Re: Garmin mini vs explorer
You can type and send messages on it as well. Have to scroll through to select each character but, its doable. Plus preset messages, SOS feature as well, Yes. Mine has been outstanding.
Never waited more than a few minutes to connect to satellites. Cloud cover and tent has never been an issue.
Re: Garmin mini vs explorer
I like the explorer. I'm not very good at figuring out electronics, but find it easy to use. Map feature isn't great in my opinion, but it's better than no map.
Re: Garmin mini vs explorer
Its good practice to do an update and sync every 3 month. And do a quick check before you head out and have a computer and cell service.
Sucks to find out there is an issue when you need it.
I have the old InReach Explorer.
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SS
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I have the garmin mini ,it sounds like your friend never did his homework !!
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I think we need a sticky for all the GPS InReach related stuff . Well I do LOL !
Arctic Lake
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Be careful not to overcharge your mini. Had the battery bricked on mine while on a solo trip by Dease lake